Sanyo Xacti VPC-J1 Instruction Manual

Sanyo Xacti VPC-J1 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J1EX and VPC-J1.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure
to read and understand the section "USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY
AND CORRECTLY" on pages 7 to 24. Keep this manual in a safe place for later
reference.
VPC-J1EX
VPC-J1

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J1EX and VPC-J1. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number Trade Name Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address Telephone No. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 3 FOR CANADIAN USERS œ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English...
  • Page 4: Outline Of Operation

    OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP Charge the battery pack (see pages 27 and 33).
  • Page 5: Symbols Used In This Manual

    œ See “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 75. *1: About the SD Memory Card This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for data storage. This manual is written with the premise that SD Memory Cards are used.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    OUTLINE OF OPERATION ........1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ..7 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .
  • Page 7 B BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE ......71 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ....... 72 PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS .
  • Page 8 CONTENTS B EXPERT MODE PHOTOGRAPHY ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS ..94 COMPRESSION RATE SETTING......101 FOCUS SETTING .
  • Page 9 B OPTION SETTING MODE ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING MODE SCREEN ....135 DATE AND TIME SETTING ....... . . 137 OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING.
  • Page 10: Using Your Digital Camera Safely And Correctly

    CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING B If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the batteries. œ If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 11 B Do not look through the digital camera into the sun œ Do not look through the digital camera at the sun or any other strong source of light. Doing so may seriously injure your eyes.
  • Page 12 B If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time œ For safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from the camera.
  • Page 13 B Cautions during use and storage œ This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. œ Places in direct sunlight œ Places where humidity and temperature are high œ...
  • Page 14 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) DANGER B Risk of electric shock. Use only in a dry location. B Do not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion battery packs (Model DB-L10) œ...
  • Page 15 B Cautions when plugging in the battery pack charger œ Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet when using the battery pack charger. If the battery pack charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire.
  • Page 16 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) (continued) DANGER B Keep the battery pack charger out of the reach of children œ Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action.
  • Page 17: Operating And Storage Conditions

    CAUTION B Do not damage the power cord œ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 18 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10) DANGER This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10). B If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other...
  • Page 19 B Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks œ If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 20 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10) (continued) DANGER B Use only the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) œ If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage,...
  • Page 21 œ The battery pack may be warm immediately after the digital camera is used. If removing the battery pack, turn off the digital camera and allow the battery pack to cool down before removing it. B Recycling the battery pack œ...
  • Page 22: Cautions Concerning The Card

    œ Use only the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the VPC-J1EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J1EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J1) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adapter other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital camera.
  • Page 23: For Correct Use Of Your Camera

    œ Before capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. œ Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the digital camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
  • Page 24 When using a chemically treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings. œ Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the digital camera. Do not let rubber or vinyl objects contact the digital camera for a long period. They may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.
  • Page 25 Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the digital camera functions. œ If the battery pack is left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off. If the battery pack is left in the digital camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged and lose its ability to be recharged again.
  • Page 26 (such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). œ Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data.
  • Page 27 œ Before using a new card or a card that was used in other equipment, be sure to format it using the digital camera (see “FORMATTING A CARD” on page 151). œ When buying commercially available products, carefully read the instructions and warnings that come with the card.
  • Page 28: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES œ Handstrap œ Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 œ Dedicated AV cable: 1 œ SD Memory Card (16MB): 1 Contact end English œ Software: 1 CD-ROM œ Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord œ Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 Lock switch Lock...
  • Page 29: Attaching The Handstrap

    When not using the digital camera, keep it in the soft case for protection. Media cards that can be used with this digital camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera are: œ SD Memory Card œ...
  • Page 30: Quick Start For Capturing Images

    QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Recharging the battery pack Before using the supplied battery pack in the camera, insert it into the charger. Charge the battery pack. œ Insert it in the direction indicated by the [j] mark on the battery pack. Connect the supplied power cord to the battery pack charger.
  • Page 31: Install The Battery Pack And Card

    Install the battery pack and card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (see page 151). Make sure that the battery pack polarity ((+) and (–)) and the card orientation are correct. Insert the battery pack. Open battery compartment cover on the camera bottom.
  • Page 32: Capture An Image

    QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Capture an image Now that preparation is completed, your digital camera is ready to capture images. Shown here is how to capture a still image. Set the selector dial to [Õ]. œ The power turns on, and the lens cover opens.
  • Page 33 When you are finished, set the selector dial to [Ö] to turn off the digital camera. HINT œ For still images, you can view the captured image on the LCD monitor by keeping the shutter release button depressed when you capture the image.
  • Page 34: Parts Names

    PARTS NAMES Front Selector dial Ó: PC camera mode Ô: Shooting mode (LCD monitor off) Õ: Shooting mode (LCD monitor on) Ö: Power off Ø: Playback mode Ù: Option mode Ú: PC connection mode Shutter release button English Microphone Flash Battery compartment cover Lens Tripod stand hole...
  • Page 35 For connecting a separately sold AC œ adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the VPC-J1EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J1EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J1) DIGITAL/AV terminal Used as both the USB connector and AV œ output terminal. Arrow button...
  • Page 36: Recharging The Battery Pack

    RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE”...
  • Page 37 About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly œ To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at one end inserted in the charger’s power socket (see page 27).
  • Page 38: Turning The Power On/Off

    TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the power on When capturing images Set the selector dial to [Õ] or [Ô]. [Õ]: The LCD monitor is used. [Ô]: The LCD monitor is not used. œ The power turns on, the lens cover opens and the accessing indicator next to the viewfinder lights.
  • Page 39: Turning The Power Off

    œ When the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the VPC-J1EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J1EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J1) is connected, the power save function will become active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset setting).
  • Page 40: Before Taking Pictures

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Holding the camera Hold the camera securely with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Make sure that the lens, lens opening and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.
  • Page 41: Using The Autofocus

    œ Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on the subject while holding the digital camera vertically. The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired.
  • Page 42 USING THE AUTOFOCUS œ Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. Hints for taking pictures Operation sounds œ The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the power is turned on or off, or the shutter release button, MENU button, MODE button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode can be muted (see page 141).
  • Page 43 View the image just captured (preview display) œ Immediately after capturing an image, you can press the SET button to preview the image. For video clips and sequential shots, you can pause the image by pressing [À] on the arrow button. If you do not want to keep the image, you can press the [å] button at this time to delete the currently displayed image from the...
  • Page 44: Setting The Shooting Mode

    SETTING THE SHOOTING MODE Your digital camera has three shooting modes: œ Still image shooting mode: For capturing still images. œ Sequential shots shooting mode: For capturing several images in œ Video clip shooting mode: For capturing video clips. Set the selector dial to [Õ] or [Ô].
  • Page 45: Capturing Still Images

    CAPTURING STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the still image shooting mode (see page 41). Press the shutter release button to take the picture. Point the camera lens at the subject. Slowly press and hold the shutter release button halfway. œ...
  • Page 46: Sequential Shots

    SEQUENTIAL SHOTS This digital camera provides three types of sequential shots. Standard sequential shots Ö: A normal sequential shot. (For the number of images captured, please see “Maximum number of sequential shots” (see page 45).) AE shift sequential shots A: Several sequential images are captured as the exposure changes automatically.
  • Page 47 B How to set the sequential shots mode Set the camera to the sequential shots shooting mode (see page 41). Press the MENU button. œ A menu screen appears. Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to select the sequential shots mode menu.
  • Page 48 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Standard sequential shots Ö Set the camera to the standard sequential shots shooting mode (see page 44). Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots. œ Images are captured as long as the shutter release button is pressed. œ...
  • Page 49 AE shift sequential shots (auto bracket shots) A Set the camera to the AE shift sequential shots mode (see page 44). Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots. œ When the shutter release button is pressed, sequential shots shooting begins.
  • Page 50 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Best select shot Ä Set the camera to the best select shot shooting mode (see page 44). Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shots. œ When the shutter release button is pressed, sequential shots shooting begins.
  • Page 51 Save the selected image and erase the others. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. œ “PROCESSING” appears for a few moments, and then the sequential shots shooting mode returns. œ The selected image is saved in the still image folder; the other three images are deleted (nothing is saved in the sequential shots folder).
  • Page 52: Video Clips

    VIDEO CLIPS When you shoot video clips, the sound is also recorded. Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode (see page 41). Press the shutter release button to record the video clip. œ It is not necessary to keep the shutter release button pressed while shooting.
  • Page 53: B Basic Mode Photography

    In the BASIC mode the number of settings the user has to deal with are few, making it easy for the novice digital camera operator to enjoy taking photos. It is recommended that the user who is new to digital camera operation or not familiar with the various settings take photos using the basic settings of this mode.
  • Page 54 SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE To display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen Set the camera to the BASIC shooting mode (see page 50). Press the MENU button. œ The screen corresponding to the selected shooting mode appears. œ The shooting screen is canceled if the MENU button is pressed again. œ...
  • Page 55 Shooting Setting Screen basic operation When a setting screen is displayed, the arrow button and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. B Shooting Setting Screen œ When selecting a menu œ Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button. œ...
  • Page 56: Shooting Setting Screens

    SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE Shooting Setting Screens Still Image Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. English...
  • Page 57 Scene Select menu (page 59) c B: Full auto icon F: Sports icon x: Portrait icon í: Landscape icon ì: Night view icon î: Cosmetic icon ï: Lamp icon ñ: Slim icon Resolution menu (page 61) B: 2880 x 2160-pixel resolution icon c @: 2048 x 1536-pixel resolution icon...
  • Page 58 SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO English...
  • Page 59 Scene Select menu (page 59) c B: Full auto icon F: Sports icon x: Portrait icon í: Landscape icon î: Cosmetic icon ñ: Slim icon Sequential shots mode (METHOD) menu (page 44) c Ä: Best select shot icon Ö: Standard sequential shots icon A: AE shift sequential shots icon...
  • Page 60 SHOOTING IN THE BASIC MODE Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO English 00:10...
  • Page 61 Scene Select menu (page 59) c B: Full auto icon F: Sports icon x: Portrait icon í: Landscape icon î: Cosmetic icon Resolution menu (page 61) c E: 640 x 480-pixel resolution icon 2: 320 x 240-pixel resolution icon 0: 160 x 120-pixel resolution icon [c] indicates the factory-preset setting.
  • Page 62: Scene Select Function

    SCENE SELECT FUNCTION Scene Select function You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Preset settings Still Sequential image shots shooting shooting mode mode Sports F Portrait x* Landscape í Cosmetic î* Lamp —...
  • Page 63 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. F: Sports x: Portrait í: Landscape ì: Night view î: Cosmetic ï: Lamp ñ: Slim B: The camera makes settings suitable for conditions (full auto). Shooting with slim (variable digital zoom) setting Select the slim icon ñ...
  • Page 64: Resolution Setting

    RESOLUTION SETTING If the resolution is increased, the image quality will improve, but the number of remaining images that can be taken will decrease. Select the resolution according to the desired image quality and purpose. Set the camera to the BASIC shooting mode (see page 50), and select the resolution menu.
  • Page 65 œ The digital zoom cannot be used when the resolution is set to B. About the resolution and compression settings (see page 101) œ The image captured by a digital camera consists of a collection of small dots. The resolution refers to the number of these dots, and the greater the number, the higher the image quality.
  • Page 66: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER The self-timer can be used to take photos in the still image shooting mode and sequential shots shooting mode. Set the camera to the BASIC shooting mode (see page 50), and select the self-timer menu. V: Turns off the self-timer function. ô: Turns on the self-timer function.
  • Page 67 Also, 3 seconds before the shutter releases, the beep tone will sound. NOTE œ When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level, stable surface. English...
  • Page 68: Frame Rate Setting

    FRAME RATE SETTING The frame rate is the number of frames shot each second in a video clip. The higher the frame rate during recording, the smoother the video playback appears. On the other hand, a higher frame rate uses more memory. Set the camera to the video clip shooting mode (see page 41).
  • Page 69: Other Shooting Functions

    OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the zoom There are two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Make the zoom setting (see page 109), and point the camera lens at the subject. Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject.
  • Page 70: Using The Flash

    OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the flash The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode).
  • Page 71 (flash off). È: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s...
  • Page 72 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter release button. œ The image is captured in the desired flash mode. <Shooting without using the LCD monitor> Press the flash button. œ The LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set flash mode.
  • Page 73 Shooting without using the LCD monitor Compose the desired image by looking through the viewfinder. Compared to capturing images using the LCD monitor, this method uses less battery pack power. Set the shooting mode (see page 41). Set the selector dial to [Ô]. Look through the viewfinder and position the subject in the center.
  • Page 74: Setting The Playback Mode

    SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE Your digital camera has three playback modes: œ Still image playback mode: For playing back images captured in the still œ Sequential shots playback mode: For playing back sequential shots. œ Video clip playback mode: For playing back video clips.
  • Page 75: Playing Back Still Images

    PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Play back still images one by one Select the still image playback mode (see page 71). Press [Â] or [Ã] on the arrow button. To play back the previous image: Press [Â] To play back the next image: Press [Ã] 9-image display playback Select the still image playback mode (see page 71).
  • Page 76 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES HINT To play back a voice memo (see pages 112 and 130)... œ Display the image, and press the SET button. The voice memo recorded with the image is played back. To adjust the volume... Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 77). Select the volume icon N, and press the SET button.
  • Page 77: Playing Back Sequential Shots

    PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Select the sequential shots playback mode (see page 71). œ The screen to select a sequential shots folder appears. Press [Â] or [Ã] on the arrow button to select the sequential shots folder you want to play back, and press the SET button. œ...
  • Page 78: Playing Back Video Clips

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS Select the video clip playback mode (see page 71). œ The screen to select a video clip appears. Press [Â] or [Ã] on the arrow button to select the video clip you want to play back. Play back the video clip.
  • Page 79 œ By using the QuickTime Plug-in included with QuickTime, you can also play back your video clips on your Internet browser. œ QuickTime5 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack). œ Online information about QuickTime can be found at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/.
  • Page 80: About The Playback Setting Screen

    ABOUT THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN Various functions are available from the playback setting screen. You can set the protect function to prevent images from being accidentally erased, delete all the data, and adjust the playback volume of voice memos and video clips. Displaying and exiting the Playback Setting Screen To display...
  • Page 81: Basic Mode

    Switching between the operation modes (BASIC mode) This camera allows you to choose between two operation modes: with the BASIC mode, it is simple to enjoy playing back images with a minimum of steps; in the EXPERT mode, you have control of the many camera settings, including image editing, print settings, etc.
  • Page 82 ABOUT THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN BASIC MODE Playback Setting Screen Protect (prevent accidental erase) Erase icon Volume control Remaining battery pack charge Not displayed when the remaining battery pack charge is near full or when the AC adapter (sold separately) is used.
  • Page 83: Volume Adjustment

    VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The playback volume for voice memos recorded with still images and sequential shots and for video clips can be adjusted. Play back an image. Display the Playback Setting Screen (see page 77). Select the volume icon N, and press the SET button.
  • Page 84: Image Protect Mode (Prevent Accidental Erasure)

    IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) By using the image protect mode, you can prevent accidental erasure or overwriting of the important data that you want to keep. The protect mode can be applied to a still image, to single images of a sequential shots sequence, to a video clip, or to an audio recording.
  • Page 85 CAUTION œ Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (see page 151). HINT To select a different image in steps 4 and 5... œ Press [Â] or [Ã] on the arrow button. To cancel the protect mode for an image...
  • Page 86: Erasing Data

    ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the images, video clips, and sound recordings one at a time, or all at once. Display the data that you want to erase.
  • Page 87 For sequential shots: ONE ERASE: Erases the one still image displayed. GROUP ERASE: Erases the entire folder for the sequential shots displayed (the data for other sequential shots remains). EXIT: Returns to the Playback Setting Screen. For video clips: ONE ERASE: Erases the video clip displayed. GROUP ERASE: Erases all the video clips.
  • Page 88 ERASING DATA Press [À], and select “YES”, and press the SET button. œ “ERASING” is displayed, after which the next image appears. The data is erased. œ To erase other data, select “EXIT”, and press [Â] or [Ã] to display the data that you want to erase and repeat steps 5 and 6.
  • Page 89: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    MAGNIFYING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE The saved images can be magnified for viewing during playback. Display the image that you want to magnify. œ For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Press [T] ([v]) on the zoom switch. œ...
  • Page 90: About The Option Fun Mode Screen

    ABOUT THE OPTION FUN MODE SCREEN Use the Option Fun Mode Screen to record and play back voice memos, as well as for slideshow playback. Displaying and exiting the Option Fun Mode Screen To display Set the selector dial to [Ù]. œ...
  • Page 91 To exit Set the selector dial to a setting other than [Ù]. Option Fun Mode Screen Audio recording Audio playback Slideshow playback and settings English...
  • Page 92: Recording And Playing Back Sounds

    RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS Your digital camera can record and play back sound, just like a normal tape recorder. Recording Display the Option Fun Mode Screen (see page 87). Select the audio recording icon a, and press the SET button.
  • Page 93 End the audio recording. œ Press [Á] on the arrow button to end the recording. You are returned to the Audio Recording Screen. œ When the remaining recording time becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time is shown. œ...
  • Page 94 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS Playback Display the Option Fun Mode Screen (see page 87). Select the audio playback icon M, and press the SET button. œ The Select Audio Screen appears. Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to select the desired audio recording, and press the SET button.
  • Page 95 Select the play icon [Ø], and press the SET button. œ Playback starts. To pause playback œ Press the [À] button to interrupt playback; press the SET button to continue playback. To fast forward or rewind œ Fast forward: During playback, press [Ã].
  • Page 96: Playing Back Still Images And Video Clips In Aslideshow

    PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS IN A SLIDESHOW Still images and video clips can be automatically played back in slideshow fashion. Images are played back in the order in which they were recorded. Display the Option Fun Mode Screen (see page 87).
  • Page 97: About The Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screens

    ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Compared to the BASIC mode, the EXPERT mode allows you much more control over the various shooting settings. To display Set the camera to the desired shooting mode (see page 41). Set the camera to the EXPERT mode (see page 50).
  • Page 98 ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screens Still Image Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. English...
  • Page 99 Resolution menu (page 61) B: 2880 x 2160-pixel resolution icon c @: 2048 x 1536-pixel resolution icon D: 1600 x 1200-pixel resolution icon E: 640 x 480-pixel resolution icon Self-timer menu (page 63) c V: Self-timer off icon ô: Self-timer on icon (2 seconds) ò: Self-timer on icon (10 seconds)
  • Page 100 ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. English...
  • Page 101 Sequential shots mode (METHOD) menu (page 44) c Ä: Best select shot icon Ö: Standard sequential shots icon A: AE shift sequential shots icon Resolution menu (page 61) c @: 2048 x 1536-pixel resolution icon D: 1600 x 1200-pixel resolution icon E: 640 x 480-pixel resolution icon Self-timer menu (page 63)
  • Page 102 ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. English...
  • Page 103 Resolution menu (page 61) c 4: 640 x 480-pixel resolution icon 2: 320 x 240-pixel resolution icon 0: 160 x 120-pixel resolution icon Frame Rate menu (page 65) c {: 15 frames/sec icon }: 30 frames/sec icon Compression menu (page 101) c c: NORM (NORMAL) icon (normal compression) b: FINE icon (low...
  • Page 104: Compression Rate Setting

    COMPRESSION RATE SETTING Use the procedure below to set the compression rate. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality.
  • Page 105 œ The possible compression rate settings for each shooting mode are shown in the following table. Compression rate Still image Shooting mode Sequential shots Video clip Resolution (units: pixels) [Icon displayed on LCD monitor] 2880 x 2048 x 1600 x 640 x 2160 1536...
  • Page 106: Focus Setting

    FOCUS SETTING Set the focus range (distance) The focus distance can be set to a specific range. Also, with super macro photography, you can capture the image of a subject as close as 2 cm. Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 94).
  • Page 107 Set the focus area You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus: Multi-section focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 108: Light-Measuring Mode Setting

    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: Light is measured by sampling from multiple Center-weighted light-measuring: Light is measured from the entire shooting Spot light-measuring: You can compose the picture and capture the image Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 94).
  • Page 109: White Balance Setting

    WHITE BALANCE SETTING This digital camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 94).
  • Page 110 WHITE BALANCE SETTING Press the SET button. œ This completes the white balance setting. œ Once the white balance setting is programmed for the S icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (H, g, h, e, or i) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you select the S icon and press the SET button, the previously programmed...
  • Page 111: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 94). Select the desired ISO sensitivity setting from the ISO sensitivity menu.
  • Page 112: Zoom Settings

    ZOOM SETTINGS Setting the optical zoom (video clip shooting only) The optical zoom can be used during video clip photography, but the noise from the zoom movement may be picked up by the microphone and be audible during playback. If you are bothered by this noise, you can disable the optical zoom.
  • Page 113: Setting The Digital Zoom

    Setting the digital zoom This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled. Display an EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 94). Select the desired digital zoom setting from the digital zoom menu. Y: Digital zoom can be used. Z: Digital zoom cannot be used.
  • Page 114: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Set the camera to the EXPERT shooting mode (see page 94), and exit the Shooting Setting Screen or Shooting Information Screen (see page 115). œ Press the MENU button to exit the Shooting Setting Screen or Shooting Information Screen.
  • Page 115: Adding A Voice Memo

    ADDING A VOICE MEMO In the still image shooting mode, you can record up to approximately 10 seconds of sound (called a “voice memo”) when capturing the image. Set the camera to the still image shooting mode (see page 41), and display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (see page 94).
  • Page 116: Flicker-Reduction Setting (Video Clip Shooting Only)

    FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY) The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set for a frequency of 50 Hz.
  • Page 117 HINT œ Note that although the flicker-reduction setting decreases the image flicker that occurs under fluorescent lighting, the image quality may deteriorate slightly. œ If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a halation effect may occur. œ...
  • Page 118: Shooting Setting Information Display (Shooting Info Screen)

    (SHOOTING INFO SCREEN) This Information Screen allows you to check the current settings while shooting. To display Put the digital camera in the shooting status. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. œ The Shooting Information Screen appears. To exit <When using the LCD monitor>...
  • Page 119 Shooting Info Screen Number of images remaining (or remaining shooting time) Remaining Zoom bar battery pack charge indication Resolution setting Focus area setting Digital zoom setting Self-timer setting Light-measuring mode setting Compression rate setting Voice memo setting ISO sensitivity setting White balance setting Exposure correction setting Scene select setting...
  • Page 120: About The Expert Mode Playback Setting Screens

    ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS In addition to the playback functions available in the BASIC mode, in EXPERT mode playback you can also edit and process images, change the print settings, and more. Displaying and exiting the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screens To display Set the camera to the desired playback mode (see page 71).
  • Page 121 Expert Mode Playback Setting Screens Still Image Playback Sequential Shots Playback Setting Screen Setting Screen Data protect setting Data erase Volume control Audio dubbing Resize Rotate image Print settings Slideshow settings and playback Copy image œ Icon 8 on the Still Image Playback Setting Screen is displayed when you press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to scroll down the screen.
  • Page 122: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Images can be automatically played back in slideshow fashion. Voice memos recorded with images are also played back at the same time. Set the camera to the desired playback mode (see page 71), and display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 78).
  • Page 123: Changing Image Size (Resize) (Still Images Only)

    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of 4 or more can be changed to 640 x 480 pixels or 320 x 240 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image.
  • Page 124 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to select the new image size. 4: The saved image will be 640 x 480 pixels. 2: The saved image will be 320 x 240 pixels. C: Return to the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen.
  • Page 125: Rotating An Image

    ROTATING AN IMAGE Captured images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still or sequential shots image you want to rotate. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 78). Select the rotate image icon Ç, and press the SET button.
  • Page 126: Print Settings (Dpof Settings) (Still Images Only)

    IMAGES ONLY) In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your digital camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this digital camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the digital camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
  • Page 127 HINT œ To have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a sequential shots sequence or video clip, you must first copy the image and save it as a still image (see page 132). About the DPOF format œ...
  • Page 128 PRINT SETTINGS (DPOF SETTINGS) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Standard print Printing out one image on one sheet is called a “standard print.” With the standard print, you can specify how many copies you want to print out, as well as whether you want the date displayed on the print. Display the Print Setting Screen (see page 123).
  • Page 129 Select “SETTING”, and press the SET button. œ The Date/Number Print Screen appears. Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specifying dated prints> Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to select “DATE”. Press the SET button.
  • Page 130: Index Print

    PRINT SETTINGS (DPOF SETTINGS) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Select “EXIT” and press the SET button. œ The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. To modify the print settings: Select “SETTING”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 131 Press the SET button. œ The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. NO: Specify no index print copy. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. œ This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Print Setting Screen.
  • Page 132 PRINT SETTINGS (DPOF SETTINGS) (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Clearing the print settings Display the Print Setting Screen (see page 123). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. œ The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images.
  • Page 133: Adding A Voice Memo (Still Images And Sequential Shots Only)

    ADDING A VOICE MEMO (STILL IMAGES AND SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ONLY) You can add a voice memo to a still image or sequential shots image previously recorded. Display the still image (or sequential shots image) to which you want to add a voice memo. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (see page 78).
  • Page 134 œ Voice memo recording starts when the shutter release button is pressed. Talk into the microphone on the digital camera. œ A voice memo of up to about 10 seconds can be recorded. œ If you finish recording within 10 seconds, press [Á] on the arrow...
  • Page 135: Copying Images (Sequential Shots, Video Clips Only)

    COPYING IMAGES (SEQUENTIAL SHOTS, VIDEO CLIPS ONLY) You can select one image from a sequential shots sequence or one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). Display the desired image from a sequential shots folder or a video clip.
  • Page 136: Image Information Display (Playback Info Screen)

    IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY (PLAYBACK INFO SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. œ The Playback Information Screen appears. œ...
  • Page 137 <Video clip playback mode> English...
  • Page 138: About The Option Setting Mode Screen

    ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING MODE SCREEN With the option setting mode, you can adjust the various settings related to camera operation, reformat a card, and more. Displaying and exiting the Option Setting Mode Screen Set the selector dial to [Ù]. œ...
  • Page 139 Option Setting Mode Screen Date and time setting Operation sound (beep) settings Guidance settings Language TV system œ Icons 8 and 9 are displayed when you press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to scroll down the screen. Card reformat Power save function File number reset Reset settings...
  • Page 140: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The digital camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.
  • Page 141 Set the date. Press the arrow button to select “DATE”. Press the SET button. œ The Set Date Screen appears. Press the arrow button to set the date to “2003/7/23”. œ Year setting Ö [Ã] Ö Month setting Ö [Ã] Ö Day setting. œ...
  • Page 142 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. Press the arrow button to select “DISP”. Press the SET button. œ The Set Date Format Screen appears. Press [À] or [Á]. œ When [À] is pressed, the displayed date order changes as follows: year/month/day...
  • Page 143 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. œ The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Setting Mode screen. NOTE œ Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost.
  • Page 144: Operation Sounds Setting

    OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds when the operation buttons (shutter release button, SET button, MODE button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed. Display the Operation Sounds Screen Display the Option Setting Mode Screen (see page 135).
  • Page 145 Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to select the desired option, and then press SET button. <If MUTE or TURN ON/OFF is selected> The screen to turn the operation sounds on or off appears. œ Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to select the desired setting, œ...
  • Page 146: Guidance Functions

    GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS You can set whether or not the help display is shown on the LCD monitor, the audio guide giving verbal operation instructions is enabled, and the camera light illuminates. Display the Option Setting Mode Screen (see page 135). Select the guidance icon ç, and press the SET button.
  • Page 147: Language

    LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor and audio guide of your digital camera to display or play the messages in either Japanese or English. Display the Option Setting Mode Screen (see page 135). Select the language icon à, and press the SET button.
  • Page 148: Tv System Setting

    TV SYSTEM SETTING This setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal. Display the Option Setting Mode Screen (see page 135). Select the TV system icon á, and press the SET button. œ...
  • Page 149: Power Save Setting

    POWER SAVE SETTING Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
  • Page 150 POWER SAVE SETTING Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to select the desired option. Press the SET button. œ The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to set the standby time. [À]: Increases the standby time.
  • Page 151: Assigning File Names

    ASSIGNING FILE NAMES If a reformatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 152 ASSIGNING FILE NAMES When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is higher œ than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B. Card A 0001, 0002 Replace card...
  • Page 153: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS The settings that were changed on all the setting screens can be reset to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Setting Mode Screen (see page 135). Select the reset settings icon É, and press the SET button. œ...
  • Page 154: Formatting A Card

    œ After purchasing, when used for the first time, or œ If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. For more information on handling the cards, see “Cautions when handling the cards”...
  • Page 155 CAUTION Caution during reformatting œ Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during reformatting. Reformatting erases the data œ When a card is reformatted, all data recorded on the card is erased. Protected data (see page 81) is also erased, so before reformatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.
  • Page 156: Checking The Remaining Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time”...
  • Page 157 œ When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by changing the shooting mode, setting a lower resolution setting (see page 61), or selecting a different compression setting (see page 101). Remaining number of images 1/30 <Sequential shots shooting mode>...
  • Page 158: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    Also, depending on the conditions of use of the digital camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a general approximation of the remaining charge.
  • Page 159 œ Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. œ Depending on the usage of the digital camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the environmental conditions (temperature, etc.) the number of images that can be saved on a...
  • Page 160: Using The Camera With A Computer

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the camera as your computer’s external drive Turn off your digital camera (see page 36). Using the supplied dedicated USB interface cable, connect the camera connector to the camera and the computer connector to the proper terminal on your computer.
  • Page 161 œ More information about these operations can be found in the instruction manual accompanying the included Sanyo Utility Software. NOTE œ When the digital camera is set to the PC connection mode, no image is shown on the LCD monitor. Selector dial English...
  • Page 162: Data File Formats

    For copying to a personal computer, please refer to the instruction manual accompanying the provided CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack). For printing, use a digital print service or access a network print service.
  • Page 163 œ If the folders, file names, or their configuration is modified using a personal computer, it will be impossible to play back the data using the digital camera, and the digital camera may not operate properly. Concerning video clip data saved by the digital camera œ...
  • Page 164: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the camera as a PC camera By connecting your digital camera to a personal computer, you can broadcast (photograph, use as a TV telephone, etc.) images taken with your camera over the Internet (PC camera function).
  • Page 165: Usb Direct-Print

    Print setup This camera supports the USB DIRECT-PRINT function. By connecting this camera to a USB DIRECT-PRINT capable printer, the digital camera’s LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (DIRECT-PRINT). Insert the card containing the images you want to print in the digital camera.
  • Page 166 USB DIRECT-PRINT To select one image and print it Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (see page 162). Select the print by select icon n, and press the SET button. œ The screen to select images for printing appears.
  • Page 167 Set the print date and number of copies settings. <Set the print date setting> Select “DATE”, and press the SET button. Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to enable or disable date printing. YES: The date is printed on the copy.
  • Page 168 USB DIRECT-PRINT To print the images that are set to print (reserved images printing) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print (see page 123). Make the print settings (see page 123), and complete the printing setup (see page 162.) Select the reserved images print icon Ì, and press the SET button.
  • Page 169 To change the print settings and print images Images are printed according to settings specified by the digital camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup. Select the change print settings icon Ë, and press the SET button.
  • Page 170 USB DIRECT-PRINT Adjust the printer settings. Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to select the printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. The screen to set the selected œ parameter appears. Press [À] or [Á] on the arrow button to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 171: Connecting To A Tv

    CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the digital camera to a television set, you can view the LCD monitor display on the TV screen. Connections Connect the supplied AV cable from the DIGITAL/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.
  • Page 172 CONNECTING TO A TV CAUTION œ Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. English...
  • Page 173: Commonly Asked Questions

    Use a separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G6EX for the VPC-J1EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J1EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J1), or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. English...
  • Page 174 Wait until the card. accessing indicator changes to green before capturing the image. The digital camera Not a malfunction. has determined that Capture the the image is bright image; the digital enough and the flash camera will is not necessary.
  • Page 175 Question During macro photography, why is the captured image displaced from the image as seen through the viewfinder? Why can only the Ä ISO sensitivity setting be selected? Shooting Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer Due to the Compose the...
  • Page 176 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? English Answer Action — Select the resolution setting according to the intended use: @ or B: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up...
  • Page 177 Question Why doesn’t the digital zoom move? How can I get the distant view into focus? How can I take Shooting photos using slow synchro? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. Answer The digital zoom does not work when: œ...
  • Page 178 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the monitor displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or black spots are visible? English Answer Condition due to the Not a malfunction.
  • Page 179 Question Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus? Viewing images Why is a part of the image missing? Why is there no image (? is shown)? Answer The subject was too When capturing an bright.
  • Page 180 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why do vertical stripes appear? Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing Why isn’t the images captured image clear? Why is a strange sound heard during video clip playback? Can I play back image and sound data that I edited using my computer?
  • Page 181 Question Why does a message appear during USB DIRECT-PRINT operation? DIRECT- PRINT Answer NO BLACK INK The message The black ink supply indicates the is depleted. printer status. Please refer to the LOW BLACK INK instruction manual The black ink level is for your printer.
  • Page 182 Why does the “MEMORY FULL” message appear? Why does the “CARD LOCKED” message appear? Why can’t the digital camera be Misc. operated? Can I use my digital camera abroad? English Answer Electromagnetic Move the battery waves are emitted...
  • Page 183 “SYSTEM ERROR” message appear? Misc. Answer A problem has Check the occurred within the following items digital camera or card. If “SYSTEM ERROR” still appears after performing the above steps, then take the digital camera to the dealer for service.
  • Page 184: Troubleshooting

    The power is not If the power turned on. save function has turned the digital camera off, then press the MENU button or press once on the shutter release button to turn the digital camera back on.
  • Page 185 Problem An image is not captured when the shutter release button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting A warning tone (beep-beep-beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self-timer. Cause Action The memory is Install a new full (the card.
  • Page 186 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The add voice memo setting turned off. During video clip shooting, the zoom movement stops momentarily. A voice memo Shooting cannot be added. There is noise in the captured image. The motion alert icon T is shown on the LCD display.
  • Page 187 Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images The video clip picture is flickering. Cause Action The flash was Hold the digital blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject was Capture the too far away.
  • Page 188 Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to Ä. setting is incorrect. The subject is Select the too close to the correct focus digital camera. setting for your needs. The focus setting is not correct. The digital Hold the digital camera moved camera correctly...
  • Page 189 The volume Select the volume icon N setting on the digital camera is and adjust the too low. volume. No voice memo Select the add was recorded voice memo with the image.
  • Page 190 Set to the setting is not correct TV correct. system. The volume Select the volume icon N setting on the digital camera is and adjust the too low. volume. This is a Not a characteristic of malfunction. the TV. The protect Cancel the mode is set.
  • Page 191 Problem The “NO CARD” message appears. “PROTECTED” message Misc. appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does not sound. Cause Action No card is Turn off the inserted. power and insert a card. You have Set the protect attempted to setting for the erase data that...
  • Page 192: Specifications

    Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Recording resolution Video clip frame rate English CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Digital recording Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information...
  • Page 193 Data compression White balance Lens Focus modes Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes Range Digital zoom Shutter speed SFINE (very low compression) (still images and sequential shots only) FINE (low compression) NORM (normal compression) Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Prismatic f=5.7mm to 16.0mm (35mm film optical 2.8x camera conversion f=37mm to...
  • Page 194 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Model VAR-G6EX for the VPC-J1EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J1EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J1 98 (W) x 57 (H) x 31 (D) mm Approx. 150 g (without battery pack and card)
  • Page 195 DC 4.7 V (for exclusive use with separately sold AC adapter [model VAR-G6EX for the VPC-J1EX, model VAR-G6E for the VPC-J1EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G6U for the VPC-J1]) 1,150 images: LCD monitor off, images captured at 20-second intervals, and flash used 1 in 3...
  • Page 196 SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time for the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card and for a commercially available 64MB/512MB SD Memory Card. Shooting/ Resolu- Compression...
  • Page 197 Shooting/ Resolu- Compression recording tion rate/ frame mode setting rate setting Video clip mode Sound recording — — mode œ The figures in parenthesis ( ) indicate the possible number of images/shooting time/recording time each time the shutter release button is pressed.
  • Page 198: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) Approx. 75 g Power cord VPC-J1 rated value VPC-J1EX œ When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.
  • Page 199 Supplied SD Memory Card Memory capacity Ambient Temperature 0 to 55°C environment Humidity Dimensions Weight 16 MB 20 to 85% (no condensation) 32.0 (L) x 24.0 (W) x 2.1 (H) mm Approx. 2 g English...
  • Page 200 SPECIFICATIONS Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. English...
  • Page 201 Sanyo Electric. œ Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the digital camera.
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